Grants open: 7 May 2012
Grants close: 18 June 2012
The 2013 Community Services grants program is available to not-for-profit organisations seeking to undertake projects in 2013. The program creates opportunities for our community to join in and enjoy city life and contribute to Melbourne’s safety, health and happiness.
Last year’s Community Services grants program allocated approximately $778,000. Details of projects funded in the past are available online.
Category 4: Community Capital grants
- Open to: not-for-profit organisations
- Grants for: capital works and maintenance grants that support the delivery of community services and programs
- Grant value: up to $10,000
Community Capital grants support capital works and capital maintenance projects within community facilities. Organisations applying for a Community Capital grant are required to demonstrate how their project will support the delivery of services and programs to the community.
Priorities include capital works and maintenance that establish, upgrade or maintain community facilities to:
- enhance the delivery of services and programs to the community
- ensure a safe environment for the community
- enhance environmental outcomes
- improve accessibility.
Specific eligibility
- The community facility is located within the City of Melbourne boundary and is not a Council owned building
- Quotes for works or items are provided with the application.
Specific assessment
- Building or landscape works for the establishment, upgrade or renewal of the facility are a priority; routine maintenance is a lower priority
- The applicant demonstrates a matching contribution either in kind or in cash towards the capital works application.
Contact
Community Development Grants and Sponsorship Officer
Phone: (03) 9658 9958
Other categories
The 2013 Community Services Grants program provides funding from 10 broad categories. Visit the Community Services grants page for details of all categories.
Information sessions
Applicants are encouraged to attend an information session, particularly if you are new to the City of Melbourne grants program.
- Information session 1: Tuesday 15 May 2012
- Information session 2: Wednesday 23 May 2012
Registration and full details of the information sessions are available here.
Guidelines
For complete details of all 2013 Community Services Grants categories and the full guidelines including the eligibility criteria, assessment criteria and process, download the 2013 Community Services grants guidelines (Word, 2MB).
It is highly recommended that all applicants read the full 2013 Community Services Grants guidelines prior to completing their application. If anything is unclear, contact the relevant grant category contact person to discuss your project.
Application form
Download the 2013 Community Services grants application form (Word, 2MB).
Submitting your application
Applications close at 5.30pm on Monday 18 June 2012 and late applications are not accepted.
Applications can be submitted by email, post or in person.
Mail
Community Services Grants
City of Melbourne
GPO Box 1603
Melbourne VIC 3001
In person
City of Melbourne
Ground Floor, Council House 1
200 Little Collins Street
Melbourne VIC 3000
Please note: emails that arrive after 5.30pm on Monday 18 June 2012 will not be accepted.